C.J. Sullivan's Blog, page 17
June 12, 2013
C.J.'s Top 10 Movies Countdown (#8)
I thought it'd be fun to share my top 10 favorite movies with you. These are the shows that I have to watch at least once a year or I'd go into withdrawal. So in no particular order, here is #8:
If you missed #9, here it is.
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If you missed #9, here it is.
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June 11, 2013
Some Amazing World Photos
I have to take a moment to brag on my long-time friend and (now retired) college professor Randy Pruitt. He taught me everything I know about news and editorial writing - I give the credit to him for my winning several writing awards back in college. He also introduced me to the author Kurt Vonnegut, who ended up being one of my favorite writers of all time.
In addition to being a writer and a teacher, Randy is also a photographer. He and his wife recently traveled to Europe, and he's added some stunning new photos to his portfolio. Please visit his Flickr page, if you'd like to view his recent and some of his older photography. You can click -->here<-- to be amazed. (If you're curious about the scooter, it's his. He drives it around.)
In addition to being a writer and a teacher, Randy is also a photographer. He and his wife recently traveled to Europe, and he's added some stunning new photos to his portfolio. Please visit his Flickr page, if you'd like to view his recent and some of his older photography. You can click -->here<-- to be amazed. (If you're curious about the scooter, it's his. He drives it around.)
June 10, 2013
Special Delivery!
Holy (*#^ Look what just came in the mail!
Yes, it's a pogo stick, and it's mine, and I fully intend to use it.
But first, I must bask in its awesomeness until I have the courage to hop on...
I'll keep you updated.
Yes, it's a pogo stick, and it's mine, and I fully intend to use it.
But first, I must bask in its awesomeness until I have the courage to hop on...
I'll keep you updated.
June 7, 2013
The Divided Trilogy Fan Art Contest! (Open from now until August 1, 2013)
Hello and welcome! I am excited to announce my official Divided Trilogy Fan Art Contest! If you are an artist, fan of the angel trilogy, and/or someone interested in winning some nifty Amazon gift cards, then keep reading!
RULES FOR CONTESTANTS:
Each contestant is allowed to submit one piece of fan art based on anything recognizably from Wings of the Divided , Blade of the Divided , or Song of the Divided .
All entries will be judged by me, the author of the books, as well as one or two guest judges. We will judge based on artistic ability, as well as what pieces we feel are best representative of the characters/scenes/etc from the story.
The entries must be emailed in jpeg format to me, C.J. SULLIVAN, at cj53sully@gmail.com by AUGUST 1, 2013.
I will announce the winners one week later on AUGUST 8, 2013.
PERKS AND PRIZES:
This is the perfect opportunity for artists to get recognition and visibility. I will be posting every entry here on my blog, along with any artist links and/or bio he or she would like added below the art. I'll be sharing the entries on my Twitter and Facebook accounts also.
There will be 3 MAIN PRIZES:
First Place - $50 Amazon gift card
Second Place - $30 Amazon gift card
Third Place - $20 Amazon gift card
You have plenty of time to enter! If you haven't read the books, you can find links to them in the sidebar to the right --> and also the "My Books" tab at the top of the blog.
Best of luck! Oh, and please spread the news of this contest so more people will have the opportunity to showcase their art!
RULES FOR CONTESTANTS:
Each contestant is allowed to submit one piece of fan art based on anything recognizably from Wings of the Divided , Blade of the Divided , or Song of the Divided .
All entries will be judged by me, the author of the books, as well as one or two guest judges. We will judge based on artistic ability, as well as what pieces we feel are best representative of the characters/scenes/etc from the story.
The entries must be emailed in jpeg format to me, C.J. SULLIVAN, at cj53sully@gmail.com by AUGUST 1, 2013.
I will announce the winners one week later on AUGUST 8, 2013.
PERKS AND PRIZES:
This is the perfect opportunity for artists to get recognition and visibility. I will be posting every entry here on my blog, along with any artist links and/or bio he or she would like added below the art. I'll be sharing the entries on my Twitter and Facebook accounts also.
There will be 3 MAIN PRIZES:
First Place - $50 Amazon gift card
Second Place - $30 Amazon gift card
Third Place - $20 Amazon gift card
You have plenty of time to enter! If you haven't read the books, you can find links to them in the sidebar to the right --> and also the "My Books" tab at the top of the blog.
Best of luck! Oh, and please spread the news of this contest so more people will have the opportunity to showcase their art!
June 6, 2013
C.J.'s Top 10 Movies Countdown (#9)
I thought it'd be fun to share my top 10 favorite movies with you. These are the shows that I have to watch at least once a year or I'd go into withdrawal. So in no particular order, here is #9:
If you missed it, here's #10.
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If you missed it, here's #10.
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June 4, 2013
'Vengeful Bounty' a Staff Pick :)
Some of you may have read Vengeful Bounty, my futuristic bounty hunter tale that I wrote/published using the name Jillian Kidd. Well, I got the news today from an editor of mine at Untreed Reads Publishing that DriveThruFiction.com has VB up right now on its homepage in the "Staff Favorites" section! That's a pretty nice compliment, eh?? Those of you who are curious about this story (which has a strong, independent redheaded bounty hunter as the heroine and narrator), you can get it in multiple ebook formats:
Check it out!
Check it out!
June 1, 2013
C.J.'s Top 10 Movies Countdown (#10)
I thought it'd be fun to share my top 10 favorite movies with you. These are the shows that I have to watch at least once a year or I'd go into withdrawal. So in no particular order, here is #10.
May 30, 2013
Upcoming Fan Art Contest
Hey, all! I wanted to announce an upcoming contest that I'll be holding in the near future (guestimating starting it in the month June). This is a very special Divided trilogy FAN ART contest that I'm opening to anyone who would like to enter. There will be some Amazon gift cards for the winners, as well as an opportunity for artists to show off their work and share links to their websites via this blog (which will be shared with FB and Twitter). **Good opportunity for marketing, as well as winning some free gift cards!**
I'll give the full details when the contest officially begins, but I just wanted to give you a heads up so you'll be keeping an eye out for it!
Also, I'm in the process of formatting SONG OF THE DIVIDED: THE DIVIDED BOOK 3 for paperback as soon as possible. Can't wait to have it available in both formats for all of you! In the meantime, it's on Kindle!
Have a great weekend :)
I'll give the full details when the contest officially begins, but I just wanted to give you a heads up so you'll be keeping an eye out for it!
Also, I'm in the process of formatting SONG OF THE DIVIDED: THE DIVIDED BOOK 3 for paperback as soon as possible. Can't wait to have it available in both formats for all of you! In the meantime, it's on Kindle!
Have a great weekend :)
May 28, 2013
SONG OF THE DIVIDED: THE DIVIDED BOOK 3 **Now Available for Kindle!**
It's here!
(Paperback soon to follow - will keep you updated!)
(Paperback soon to follow - will keep you updated!)
May 23, 2013
Why I've Sponsored a Child for the Last Three Years (And Why I Will Continue)
All my life, growing up, I wanted to be able to sponsor a child. Back in 2010, I was finally financially able to do it. I chose to go through the organization Children International. They even let you pick the age/gender/location of the child you sponsor. I chose a 5-year-old boy from Zambia (a country in Africa).
This first child ended up going missing (they didn't give me details, only that this happens sometimes in such a fragile economy). I only sponsored him for a few months. But then they gave me another child in replacement, who is the child I'm sponsoring now. He's also around the same age, and he's from Zambia. His father is deceased, so his mom has to support him and his siblings on something like $30 a month. I chip in some of my money every month so that the child has a chance to go to school and be get some extra medical care.
The program encourages contact between the people who donate and their sponsored children. Some people don't do this, but I really enjoy it. I've written a several letters to my kid and his mother. His mom has been very sweet to correspond with me, as she knows a little English. So far, my child's been too young to write me, but he does color pictures like this one!
One thing I like about Children International is they send reports on any special gift donations (additional to the set monthly donation). In other words, they let you know what exactly your special Christmas/Birthday/Etc. gift bought for your child.
Also something that's really cool is the newsletters about the region your sponsored child lives. This program really does a lot to take you into the lives of the children you sponsor. I've learned a lot about Zambia just via the little pamphlets and updates they send me. I'd really love to go there someday and meet my kid and his mother and experience life in his world.
So why do I send my money to a complete stranger halfway across the globe? Because I can. Because if I were in that child's position (or his mother's), I would hope some kind person who had enough money would spare a little to better my quality of life. I believe we should treat others as we wish to be treated. This is just a small way in which I can live that philosophy.
Plus, when we switch to the mind-frame of Giving, it has this uncanny ability to lift our own spirits in the process.
Here's the link again to Children International if you want to check it out and think about sponsoring a child, too.
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This first child ended up going missing (they didn't give me details, only that this happens sometimes in such a fragile economy). I only sponsored him for a few months. But then they gave me another child in replacement, who is the child I'm sponsoring now. He's also around the same age, and he's from Zambia. His father is deceased, so his mom has to support him and his siblings on something like $30 a month. I chip in some of my money every month so that the child has a chance to go to school and be get some extra medical care.
The program encourages contact between the people who donate and their sponsored children. Some people don't do this, but I really enjoy it. I've written a several letters to my kid and his mother. His mom has been very sweet to correspond with me, as she knows a little English. So far, my child's been too young to write me, but he does color pictures like this one!
One thing I like about Children International is they send reports on any special gift donations (additional to the set monthly donation). In other words, they let you know what exactly your special Christmas/Birthday/Etc. gift bought for your child.
Also something that's really cool is the newsletters about the region your sponsored child lives. This program really does a lot to take you into the lives of the children you sponsor. I've learned a lot about Zambia just via the little pamphlets and updates they send me. I'd really love to go there someday and meet my kid and his mother and experience life in his world.
So why do I send my money to a complete stranger halfway across the globe? Because I can. Because if I were in that child's position (or his mother's), I would hope some kind person who had enough money would spare a little to better my quality of life. I believe we should treat others as we wish to be treated. This is just a small way in which I can live that philosophy.
Plus, when we switch to the mind-frame of Giving, it has this uncanny ability to lift our own spirits in the process.
Here's the link again to Children International if you want to check it out and think about sponsoring a child, too.
*****
Add C.J. Sullivan's books to your library. -->Shop here!<--
